Fountain, North Carolina facts for kids
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Fountain, North Carolina
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Location of Fountain, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pitt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 385 |
| • Density | 418.48/sq mi (161.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27829
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-24440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406512 |
Fountain is a small town located in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 385 people lived there. This town is part of the larger Greenville area and is found in the North Carolina's Inner Banks region.
History of Fountain
A historic building called the Robert J. Lang Jr. House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. This means it's an important place that is protected because of its history.
Geography of Fountain
Fountain covers a total area of about 2.38 square kilometers (or 0.92 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People of Fountain
The number of people living in Fountain has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 189 | — | |
| 1920 | 243 | 28.6% | |
| 1930 | 360 | 48.1% | |
| 1940 | 483 | 34.2% | |
| 1950 | 451 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 496 | 10.0% | |
| 1970 | 434 | −12.5% | |
| 1980 | 424 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 445 | 5.0% | |
| 2000 | 533 | 19.8% | |
| 2010 | 427 | −19.9% | |
| 2020 | 385 | −9.8% | |
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Population Details
In 2020, the town had 385 residents. Most people in Fountain identified as White or African American. There were also smaller numbers of people from other racial backgrounds, including Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. Some residents identified as being of mixed race. A small but growing number of people in Fountain were of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2000, there were 533 people living in Fountain. There were 227 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 30% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 26% were under 18, and 18% were 65 or older. The median age was 40 years old, meaning half the population was younger than 40 and half was older.
The average income for a household in Fountain in 2000 was about $17,656 per year. For families, the average income was around $26,042.
See also
In Spanish: Fountain para niños
